Canada's 10 Tallest U/C - Page 380

JHikka · #**7581** Posted **Jan 15, 2021, 6:36 PM**

Interested to see the different colours they're able to use. Will certainly add some colour to the skyline.

WhipperSnapper · #**7582** Posted **Jan 15, 2021, 8:10 PM**

It's a conventional, commonplace penthouse lighting but, wow, this looks better than most. Maybe it's the white. Please no programming. Change it up every evening if need be. Keep the colour scheme static. This is not a Telus Sky or CN Tower installation.

craner · #**7583** Posted **Jan 16, 2021, 6:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by 905er

My favourite new towers in Toronto.. Love CIBC square!

Lots to like about it ... but it’s just so damn wide

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It barely looks taller than it is wide in some photos - like a square slab.

caltrane74 · #**7584** Posted **Jan 20, 2021, 2:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by Maldive

CIBC SQUARE 1 - 238m - 49s - Hines - WilkinsonEyre - u/c

First appearance of part of the crown lighting (with diamond highlights). Pretty sure this can be seen from outer space (maybe just a test @ 100%).

Ryan_T

The bottom part of that building is basically an extention of Union Station.

Coldrsx · #**7585** Posted **Jan 20, 2021, 2:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by craner

Lots to like about it ... but it’s just so damn wide

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It barely looks taller than it is wide in some photos - like a square slab.

Elements that highly impress me.

Massing that is unfortunate.

Overall a high-quality asset that masks its mediocre design.

travis3000 · #**7586** Posted **Jan 20, 2021, 4:39 PM**

You guys should see it in person. That picture above for whatever reason makes it look much shorter than it is. It truly is a stunning tower. It's no wider than The Bow, and is a few feet taller.

Coldrsx · #**7587** Posted **Jan 20, 2021, 4:52 PM**

The Bow is the curvature of the earth... not a good comparison.

Chadillaccc · #**7588** Posted **Jan 20, 2021, 5:05 PM**

Whataboutism for the win!

Oh Travis...

travis3000 · #**7589** Posted **Jan 20, 2021, 5:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by Chadillaccc

Whataboutism for the win!

Oh Travis...

You finally unblocked me!?

suburbanite · #**7590** Posted **Jan 20, 2021, 5:55 PM**

Agreed that you definitely don't get the same feeling of squatness walking down bay street or yonge in-person. Theres very few places a pedestrian can actually get the full view of the width of the building. The second tower will be more noticeable, and I also wish it was a couple dozen meters taller to create a step-down feel towards the water.

travis3000 · #**7591** Posted **Jan 20, 2021, 5:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

The Bow is the curvature of the earth... not a good comparison.

We've had this convo before. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I personally really like CIBC Square and don't find it too wide at all and I've had the luxury of seeing it in person many times.

Coldrsx · #**7592** Posted **Jan 20, 2021, 6:01 PM**

Diversity of opinion is good!

I didn't see it at 100%, but did see it this August.

Again, high-quality, great from the street, but too wide/squat in the sky.

GeneralLea · #**7593** Posted **Jan 20, 2021, 6:37 PM**

It's width is fine wih me. Street level could be a bit better, but it's fine as is I guess. Anyways, I took the following yesterday of The One

The One by Draulerin Photographics, on Flickr

20210119_110859 by Draulerin Photographics, on Flickr

isaidso · #**7594** Posted **Jan 21, 2021, 3:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Diversity of opinion is good!

I didn't see it at 100%, but did see it this August.

Again, high-quality, great from the street, but too wide/squat in the sky.

Diversity of proportion is good too. After 100 skinny towers, Toronto is screaming out for some girth. And I don't find it squat at all.

caltrane74 · #**7595** Posted **Jan 21, 2021, 11:22 PM**

We need some more of these Tokyo type towers.

Super mega wide and 200 meters plus tall.

Toronto has too many skinny towers, I agree

Chadillaccc · #**7596** Posted **Jan 22, 2021, 12:00 AM**

So what you're saying is... you wish The Bow was in Toronto?

TorontoDrew · #**7597** Posted **Jan 22, 2021, 12:02 AM**

I'll take the BOW, , not sure where it would be a good fit though. Maybe in North York or Young and Ellington.

Chadillaccc · #**7598** Posted **Jan 22, 2021, 12:57 AM**

Eglinton*

Nah. East side of the Bay-Dundas office core. The thicccness in thee thick of it.

vanman · #**7599** Posted **Jan 22, 2021, 1:44 AM**

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Originally Posted by Maldive

T.O.

The lighting is fantastic. I knew CIBC would turn out good but it has surpassed my expectations.

biguc · #**7600** Posted **Jan 22, 2021, 11:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by Chadillaccc

Eglinton*

Nah. East side of the Bay-Dundas office core. The thicccness in thee thick of it.

It might be a bit tight, but across Queen from Nathan Phillips Square? Bulk up the northern edge of the financial district and mirror the circular thing going on with city hall.